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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.35, 1,268.09 and 268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.35, 1,268.09 and 268.22 is: 402.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.35 : 1,268.09 = 268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.35/1,268.09 = 268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.35x = 1,268.09 × 268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.35x = 340,128.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,128.93/845.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.35

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